COMIC BOOK ARTIST SPECIAL EDITION #2 compiles the new “extras” from CBA Collection Vol. 1-3, including an unpublished story by JACK KIRBY, unpublished art by BERNIE WRIGHTSON, an unused story by JEFF JONES, an extensive new interview with ALAN WEISS, an in-depth examination of Steve Englehart and Marshall Rogers' Batman masterpieces from the 1970s, a comprehensive look at DC's rarely seen Cancelled Comics Cavalcade (perhaps the most collectible DC Comic of that decade), a Paul Gulacy art gallery, Bob Rozakis on writing the infamous Hostess Twinkie ads, Marvel Value Stamp history, Mr. Monster's scrapbook, and more! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

76-page special issue!

COMIC BOOK ARTIST SPECIAL EDITION is an ALL-NEW comic book-size extravaganza—with a new full-color BRUCE TIMM cover—focusing on the great DC Comics of the ’70s! It features new interviews and plenty of unpublished art, plus: Interviews with Mark Evanier and Steve Sherman on JACK KIRBY’s Fourth World! ALEX TOTH on his mystery work! NEAL ADAMS on his Superman vs. Muhammad Ali! RUSS HEATH on his Sgt. Rock work! Writer BRUCE JONES discussing BERNIE WRIGHTSON (plus a WRIGHTSON PORTFOLIO)! And a special BRUCE TIMM interview and art gallery! This SPECIAL ISSUE was previously available only to subscribers of COMIC BOOK ARTIST, but we're finally releasing it as a Digital Edition! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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November 2005 - 252 pages
(originally published by Top Shelf Productions)

The CBA All-Star Tribute Honoring the Great Sequential Art Master, Will Eisner. This double-sized memorial issue features remembrances, art and essays by over 200 artists, writers, editors, friends and fans celebrating the man, his superlative 70-year career and unprecedented impact on the art form. Behind a Dave Gibbons cover, this mammoth special contains tribute art by an incredibly diverse group of creators, including Mike Allred, Murphy Anderson, Donna Barr, Frank Cho, Darwyn Cooke, Geof Darrow, Jack Davis, Mike Diana, Irwin Hasen, Gilbert Hernandez, Alex Horley, Everett Raymond Kinstler, David Levine, Joe Linsner, Mark Martin, Mike Mignola, Eric Powell, Mike Ploog, Trina Robbins, Spain Rodriguez, Alex Ross, Craig Thompson, Tim Vigil, among many others. Included are interviews with Art Spiegelman, Jules Feiffer and Scott McCloud, on their friendships with Eisner and his influence on the future of comics. Plus testimonials and anecdotes shared by a wide array of comic book pros, including Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Stan Lee, Richard Corben, Joe Kubert, David Mazzucchelli, Joe Simon, and many others. Join us to experience a spirit of good will as the creator's legion of admirers celebrate the life and mourn the passing of a true giant: Will Eisner. Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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December 2004 - 112 pages
(originally published by Top Shelf Productions)

Straight Talkin' from Howard Chaykin! The feisty writer/artist gives us a candid interview on his superlative career in comics, from early days assisting Gil Kane, Wallace Wood, and Gray Morrow, to his '80s super-star years on American Flagg and The Shadow, to his current work on Mighty Love and Challengers of the Unknown! Plus a massive gallery of rarely-seen and unpublished artwork, all behind a brand-new cover by Howard. Also, this issue's CBA Classic explores the'70s "Horror-Mood" black-&-white mags published by Skywald with a massive tribute to the late writer/editor of Psycho and Nightmare, "Archaic" Alan Hewetson. Plus a mini interview with Leah Moore & John Reppion about Wild Girl, a Sonny Liew sketchbook section, and our usual views & reviews, and more cool stuff! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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September 2004 - 112 pages
(originally published by Top Shelf Productions)

Join us on the long, strange trip of the unique Alex Nino! In his first ever full-length interview, the veteran discusses his journey from his start as a "komik" artist in the Philippines to his current work as an animation production designer in Hollywood, U.S.A.! Alex also shares a huge gallery of his artwork, all behind a new Nino cover painting starring Captain Fear! Then, Shaun Clancy interviews Tony Dezuniga on Jonah Hex and more! Plus CBA Classic presents the most comprehensive look ever at the great Filipino comic book artists -- Nestor Redondo, Alfredo Alcala, and many more-- complete with the history of Filipino Komiks! Also: An all-new Steve Rude sketchbook, as well as our usual news, views'n'reviews, and more cool stuff! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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March 2004 - 112 pages
(originally published by Top Shelf Productions)

Darwyn Cooke's New Frontier! A long, insightful interview with the amazing "new" fan-favorite artist (Selina's Big Score, Catwoman, Batman: Ego) on his careers in animation and comics, from his involvement on the ground-breaking Batman animated show to Darwyn's current DC maxi-series, The New Frontier! Plus a massive gallery of rarely-seen and unpublished artwork, all behind a brand-new cover by Darwyn. We also begin our series of interviews with the best editors in the field as we chat with Mark Chiarello, acclaimed art director and significant creative force behind the recent DC resurgence and noted artist in his own right. This issue's CBA Classic explores The Adventures of Little Archie, the late '50s-'60s comic book that transcended the typical kids comics of the day. We feature extensive interviews with Little Archie creator, outstanding artist/writer Bob Bolling, and artist Dexter Taylor, plus an intimate look at innumerable aspects of that delightfully suspenseful and exciting funny book! Also: new Jay Stephens sketchbook section! Plus our usual news, views & reviews, and more cool stuff! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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October 2003 - 112 pages
(originally published by Top Shelf Productions)

Frank "The Monkey Boy" Cho speaks! We get the story behind Brandy, Oscar the weiner dog, Dean and the entire Liberty Meadows gang as one of the finest artists working today gets the CBA treatment when we examine his career in-depth with an exhaustive interview, sketchbook gallery, special color section, and Shanna the She-Devil preview! Also, held over from our first ish, Alex Ross contributes a killer sketchbook section of never-before-seen pencils (plus some color work!). In addition, Mike Friedrich details the history of Star*Reach, the first alternative publisher of "Groundlevel" comics in the '70s. We'll also out the truth from talented animator J.J. Sedelmaier about secrets behind his great Saturday Night Live cartoon series, The Ambiguously Gay Duo and The X-Presidents in a lively interview. Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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July 2003 - 128 pages
(originally published by Top Shelf Productions)

Comics legends Neal Adams and Alex Ross team-up for the first time to contribute a brand-spankin' new cover featuring the Man of Steel, as we explore "The Art of Dynamic Realism" in new comprehensive interviews with both artists (spotlighting plenty of rarely-seen and unpublished Ross and Adams art). Plus, CBA continues its exhaustive examinations of comics past, this time with the definitive history of Arcade, The Comics Revue, the seminal 1970s underground comix showcase helmed by Robert Crumb, Art Spiegelman, and Bill Griffith. Also, superb science-fiction author Michael Moorcock discusses the comic book adaptations of his work, as well as on-going four-color collaborations with artist Walter Simonson. While we're at it, let's throw in a Craig Thompson sketchbook, the story behind Tod Holton -- Super Green Beret (!), a 16-page color section, reviews & news, columns by our regular contributors, plus more surprises! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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February 2000 - 128 Pages

Comic Book Artist #7 continues to look at the great Marvel comics of the 1970s with '70s Marvelmania, featuring the artists, writers and editors who made that era great! Behind a new cover by Paul Gulacy, you'll find unpublished and rarely- seen art by, features on, and interviews with such Marvel greats as Gulacy, John Byrne, Rich Buckler, Doug Moench, Dan Adkins, Jim Mooney, Steve Gerber, Frank Springer, and Denis Kitchen! Plus: there's a rarely-seen Stan Lee chat promoting the '60s Marvel cartoon shows! Also, a continuing examination into the real trials and tribulations of Comics Distribution! And we present the true story behind the '70s Kung Fu Craze, plus lots more! Join us, fellow FOOMer! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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April 2003 - 122 pages

Learn the ABC’s of Alan Moore’s America’s Best Comics in this final issue! Behind a new J.H. Williams III cover featuring Promethea and her mentor, the Wizard Moore, we feature a massive, in-depth interview with the superb, award-winning writer, as well as talks with many of his ABC collaborators, including Chris Sprouse, J.H. Williams III, Gene Ha, Rick Veitch, Jim Baike, Kevin O’Neill, and even letterer Todd Klein and editor Scott Dunbier! On the flipside, we give the spotlight to Jack B. Quick’s superb artist, Kevin Nowlan, with a new cover, extensive interview, and definitive checklist. Don't miss it! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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February 2003 - 122 pages

If you don’t buy this magazine, we’ll kill this gorilla! This issue celebrates the comics of the legendary ’70s satirical mag, National Lampoon! Between a new Gahan Wilson cover (accompanying an interview with the macabre cartoonist) and a new Cheech Wizard back cover (by Vaughn Bodé’s son, Mark), we take a comprehensive look at the title’s funnybook material, which featured hilarious contributions by such legends as Frank Frazetta, Neal Adams, Frank Springer, Barry Windsor-Smith, Jeff Jones, Gray Morrow, Bernie Wrightson, Michael W. Kaluta, Nick Cardy, Ernie Colón, and many more! Brilliant NatLamp art director Michael Gross gives us an insider view and we also chat with innumerable artists, writers, and editors, including Bobby London, M.K. Brown, Shary Flenniken, Bruce McCall, Rick Meyerowitz, Sean Kelly, B.K. Taylor, Tony Hendra, and lots of others. Plus special surprise features such as tributes to Michael O’Donoghue, Doug Kenney and Vaughn Bodé; an exhaustive checklist of NatLamp comic book material; and a history that will blow your mind! Seventies’ satire rules! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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December 2002 - 106 pages

From Hellboy and back, we cover the magic of Mike Mignola with an exhaustive interview (with the talk ranging from his early Marvel days to current design work on the upcoming Hellboy movie), a huge gallery section (featuring lots of never-before-seen art), and a comprehensive checklist, all behind a new Mignola cover spotlighting his greatest creation, Hellboy! On the flip, Jill Thompson (our glamorous "cover girl" on CBA's first ever photo cover!) takes us from Sandman to Scary Godmother with a career-spanning conversation, plus tons of art and even a portfolio of the artist-as-model with studies of Jill by Alex Ross, Steve Rude, P. Craig Russell, and more! In addition, we visit versatile inker Tom Palmer in his studio and also have a talk with the legendary science-fiction author Harlan Ellison on his various forays into comics! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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October 2002 - 122 pages

COMIC BOOK ARTIST #22 digs up the treasures of Gold Key Comics! Behind a beautiful, new Bruce Timm cover painting featuring the comic imprint's greatest hero, Magnus Robot Fighter, we feature interviews and examinations of not only Magnus creator and renowned Tarzan artist Russ Manning, but also Wally Wood and his Total War M.A.R.S. Patrol; the Tarzan of Jesse Marsh; the irrepressible creative team of artist Jesse Santos and writer Don Glut and their superlative '70s titles, Dagar and Dr. Spektor; Turok, Son of Stone's Alberto Giolitti and Paul S. Newman; Plus Doctor Solar, Boris Karloff, The Twilight Zone, and lots more, including a look at the cartoon comics via a talk with writer Mark Evanier, and a definitive company history! Nobody does comprehensive company retrospectives like CBA - don't miss it! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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July 2002 - 104 pages

COMIC BOOK ARTIST #21 goes AH-HA! as we feature, at long last, the Adam Hughes Art Issue! Featuring a long, comprehensive interview discussing his entire career, the artist also opens his art vaults and shares his rarities in the huge CBA Gallery section, featuring vast quantities of unpublished and in-progress work! Also, we include the most detailed Hughes checklist ever compiled as well as a personal photo album. In addition, CBA inaugurates our "Day in a Life" feature where readers get firsthand accounts of the daily routines - not to mention trials and tribulations - of the top comic book artists in the field today, this issue featuring Alex Ross (complete with plenty of Ross art)! On the flipside, CBA respectfully remembers the incredible life and career of one of Marvel's greatest artists, the late John Buscema, with testimonials from his friends and peers, art section, and biographical essay. Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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July 2002 - 104 pages

It's Father's Day as CBA devotes its 20th issue to two separate celebrations of the families Kubert and Romita! One section features a joint interview with Marvel veteran and superb Spider-Man artist John Romita, Sr. and fan favorite Thor/Hulk renderer John Romita, Jr., where the J.R.s discuss their combined 75 years of professional comics experience! On the flipside, we spend time with Joe, Adam and Andy Kubert who share their histories and influences in a special roundtable conversation exclusive! Plus plenty of the surprises readers have come to expect from CBA, including unpublished and rarely seen artwork, and even a visit by the ladies Virginia and Muriel! It's a family affair as Comic Book Artist finds that blood is thicker than ink! Don't miss it! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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June 2002 - 104 pages

Issue #19 spotlights the hits and misses of Harvey Comics! If you think the comics company run by Alfred Harvey was all Wendy, Little Audrey and Baby Huey, think again! Such comics luminaries as Jack Kirby, Steranko, Will Eisner, Al Williamson, Gil Kane, Wally Wood, Reed Crandall, and many other greats produced great work for the publisher! We examine their contributions in-depth with a special focus on Joe Simon's "Harvey Thriller" line with such wonky heroes as Jigsaw, Spyman, Tigerboy, Miracles Inc., Earthman, and Clawfang the Barbarian! We also celebrate the great work of Warren Kremer, Ernie Colón, Sid Jacobson, Fred Rhoades, and many more who toiled anonymously on the children's line - Casper, Richie Rich, Sad Sack, and Hot Stuff! So, join us for a thoroughly entertaining retrospective of the poor big rich comics house in our nifty 19th issue! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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April 2002 - 104 pages

Issue #18 features the cosmic heroes of the 1970s! Get intergalactic by taking a trip to the far-out mind-blowing realms of Captain Mar-vell and Adam Warlock courtesy of the Cosmic Code of Authority! Come get experienced by way of the in-depth interviews with Jim Starlin, Steve Engelhart, Steve Leialoha, Alan Weiss, and Al Milgrom! Plus, your eyes will explode with the tons of unseen and rare art! And don't forget, Valentine's Day is coming, so what better way to celebrate than by sending a love letter with CBA's special '60s Marvel Bullpen Tribute featuring the favorite Marvel staffers at the House of Ideas! Flo Steinberg, Marie Severin, Herb Trimpe, Roy Thomas, and many other surprise guests share their Marvel Tales, al behind a brand-spankin' new Marie Severin cover! Hang loose, tune in and drop out, True Believer, and be there for the awesome, out- of-sight, 18th issue! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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January 2002 - 112 Pages

Comic Book Artist #17 is our First Annual No-Theme Issue! Headlining this potpourri special is the art of Arthur Adams, featuring an in-depth interview, tons of rarely seen stuff, and a complete checklist of the Monkeyman artist's work! From his astonishing debut on Longshot in 1985 to his latest work for America's Best Comics, this superb artist's life and work is examined. Also, totally unrelated (and separate) heartfelt tributes to the late George Evans and George Roussos are featured, complete with interviews, photo galleries, and unpublished artwork! Plus, an interview with forgotten master Everett Raymond Kinstler, once one of comicdom's most highly regarded artists, who worked on numerous Classics Illustrated and Dell titles! All this, plus other surprises and delights await you in this gargantuan grab-bag ish! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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December 2001 - 128 Pages

Presenting the Atlas-Seaboard Comics story! "Phoenix!" "Planet of the Vampires!" "The Brute!" "The Destructor!" "Wulf!" It's an in-depth examination of those wonky Atlas-Seaboard comic books of the 1970s, where there's an answer to the question "Did former Marvel Comics publisher Martin Goodman create the short-lived company as an act of revenge against the House of Ideas?" Former editor-in-chief Jeff Rovin is interviewed, as well as many of the imprint's contributors, including Howard Chaykin, Sal Amendola, Larry Hama, Pat Broderick, and Ernie Colon (who gives a new cover)! Plus, all the rarely seen and unpublished artwork you expect from CBA, a complete Atlas-Seaboard checklist, and other surprises! And as a special bonus, hear from Gray Morrow about his work as editor/art director of the outstanding Red Circle comics line in the 1970s (Sorcery, Madhouse, Super Cops)! Join the Age of Atlas! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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November 2001 - 112 Pages

COMIC BOOK ARTIST #15 celebrates 19 years of Love and Rocketeers! Spotlighting the talents of DAVE STEVENS and LOS BROTHERS HERNANDEZ—Jaime, Gilbert and Mario—we examine the ’80s Comics Vanguard with in-depth, career-spanning interviews, tons of rarely-seen and unpublished art, and much more! Plus we talk to Sandy Plunkett, Dean “Mr. X” Motter, and Matt “Mage/Grendel” Wagner on their outstanding contributions to the comics of the 1980s! Behind a new Dave Stevens/Los Bros. Hernandez cover jam featuring the Rocketeer and Hopey, Luba & Company, we also pay homage to some of these creators’ most profound influences, including Doug Wildey, Russ Manning, and Dan DeCarlo. Plus the other great features you expect from CBA! Love soars high in September, courtesy of Eisner award-winning editor Jon B. Cooke!

Preview these articles:

Dave Stevens Interview

Jaime Hernandez Interview

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July 2001 - 112 Pages

COMIC BOOK ARTIST #14 presents TOWER COMICS: YEARS OF THUNDER! It’s a celebration of the great ’60s comics of WALLY WOOD & Company, as we look at the short-lived but passionately remembered TOWER COMICS line! Behind a new DAN ADKINS T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS cover homage to the late, great WALLY WOOD, we interview Dan, AL WILLIAMSON, LEN BROWN, GEORGE TUSKA, LARRY IVIE, RUSS JONES, MIKE ESPOSITO, and others on their tenures at Tower! Plus there’s a look at 1980s revival of the characters, definitive checklist, and discussion of the art of Tower’s other fine contributors, including Woody, STEVE DITKO, REED CRANDALL, GIL KANE, MANNY STALLMAN, MIKE SEKOWSKY, OGDEN WHITNEY, CHIC STONE, and others, plus added features on MIGHTY COMICS, C.C. BECK’s Fatman, and more! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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May 2001 - 112 Pages

COMIC BOOK ARTIST #13 presents THE MARVEL HORRORSHOW! Our terrifying 13th issue features a special focus on the superb creative team of MARV WOLFMAN, GENE COLAN, TOM PALMER, and JOHN COSTANZA—the “Drac Pack”—who produced over 65 issues of TOMB OF DRACULA, perhaps the most consistently excellent 1970s comic series! Behind a new COLAN cover, we present interviews with GENE, MARV, TOM, ROY THOMAS, GARY FRIEDRICH, DON PERLIN, PABLO MARCOS, TONY ISABELLA, HERB TRIMPE, and others who contributed to Marvel’s extensive horror line of that era, from SON OF SATAN to GHOST RIDER, MAN-THING to WEREWOLF BY NIGHT, and more! Plus a spotlight on those weird, fondly-recalled anthologies, TOWER OF SHADOWS and CHAMBER OF DARKNESS! And you’ll find the usual amazing array of UNPUBLISHED ART and oddities you’ve come to expect from CBA. See you in May!

Preview these articles:

Roy Thomas Interview: Son of Stan's Years of Horror
Marvel's Editor-In-Chief on the Great Horror Revival at Marvel Comics during the Swingin' Seventies!

Gene Colan Interview: The Colan Mystique
Tom Field talks to the extraordinary artist on his experience working for Marvel in the '70s

Portfolio Section: Russ Heath, Mike Ploog, Don Perlin, Pablo Marcos, and more!

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March 2001 - 112 pages

COMIC BOOK ARTIST #12 features CHARLTON COMICS: PART TWO! In the follow-up to our best-selling examination of the early years of Charlton Comics, we look at the comics of the all-in-one Derby, Connecticut publisher from 1968-1991. Behind a new JOE STATON cover, we feature extensive interviews with JOHN BYRNE, MIKE ZECK, JOE STATON, TOM SUTTON, NICOLA CUTI, GEORGE WILDMAN, WARREN SATTLER, and more! There’s also a tribute to the late DON NEWTON, and a NEW E-MAN STRIP by his creators, Cuti & Staton, created exclusively for CBA! From horror to heroes, the Charlton Age of Comics lives again! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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January 2001 - 108 Pages

COMIC BOOK ARTIST #11 is a special double TOTH & TOTS issue, celebrating the brilliant career of the master of black-&-white comics art, ALEX TOTH! Behind a new Toth cover we feature an extensive interview, a comprehensive “shop talk” Q&A, exhaustive checklist, and tons of unseen and rare Toth art! The greatest living American comic book artist finally gets his due! Plus, on the flipside, we feature a special look at SHELDON MAYER and his delightful series SUGAR & SPIKE, featuring interviews with Mayer’s children (the inspiration for the long-running characters) and lots of unpublished S&S work! It’s two legends, TOTH and MAYER, in CBA #11! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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October 2000 - 112 Pages

The Gods and Goddesses of Comics

COMIC BOOK ARTIST #10 is a Special Double Issue featuring OLD GODS & NEW: WALTER SIMONSON! The artist/writer of the memorable 1980s THOR run and DC blockbuster ORION OF THE NEW GODS is showcased (behind a NEW SIMONSON COVER) with a comprehensive interview and plenty of unseen art! Also, JOHN WORKMAN gives us a career-spanning talk. On the flipside: WOMEN AND THE COMICS! TRINA ROBBINS guest-edits an examination of female-influenced funnybooks, featuring interviews and rare art by RAMONA FRADON, MARIE SEVERIN, HILLARY TERRY, MARY FLEENER, and more! Plus an interview with Trina, a peek at her new series Go Girl, and other special features behind a cover by Go Girl artist ANNE TIMMONS! The gods and goddesses of comics, CBA-style! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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August 2000 - 112 pages

REVEALED AT LAST! The CHARLTON COMICS STORY focusing on the Derby, Conn. publisher’s illustrious (and sometimes notorious) history from CAPTAIN ATOM to E-MAN! With a new DICK GIORDANO cover spotlighting his renowned Action Hero Line, this much-anticipated issue spotlights interviews and features on, and rare and unpublished art by GIORDANO, STEVE DITKO, JIM APARO, JOHN BYRNE, DON NEWTON, JOE STATON, NICOLA CUTI, JOE GILL, SAM GLANZMAN, PAT BOYETTE, BOB LAYTON, and much more! PLUS: An examination of ALAN MOORE and DAVE GIBBON’s WATCHMEN connection with the Charlton heroes! From its roots as publisher of Hit Parader magazine to the company’s untimely demise in 1983, this promises to be THE definitive history of Charlton Comics! Don’t miss it! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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May 2000 - 108 Pages

COMIC BOOK ARTIST #8 celebrates COMICS’ STREAK OF INDEPENDENCE: 1980-85, with a look at the major independent creators and their fabulous books from the early days of the Direct Sales Market! Featured interviews include STEVE RUDE (who also supplies our new color NEXUS cover art!), HOWARD CHAYKIN, DAVE STEVENS, JAIME HERNANDEZ, MICHAEL T. GILBERT, DON SIMPSON, SCOTT McCLOUD, MIKE BARON, MIKE GRELL, and more! Plus there’s plenty of rare and unpublished art, and all the other features you’ve come to expect from COMIC BOOK ARTIST! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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Fall 1999 - 96 Pages

This issue is the scintillating sequel to our second smash issue, The Marvel Bullpen: 1970-77, featuring the artists, writers, and editors who made that era great! Behind a new cover by Frank Brunner (featuring Dr. Strange battling Man-Thing!), you'll find unpublished and rarely-seen art by, features on, and interviews with such Marvel stalwarts as Paul Gulacy, Frank Brunner, P. Craig Russell, Marie & John Severin, John Romita Sr., Dave Cockrum, Don McGregor, Doug Moench, and others! Plus, our Artist's Showcase spotlights never-before-seen pencil pages to an unpublished Master of Kung-Fu graphic novel by Paul Gulacy! And throughout, you'll find more of the rare art and behind-the-scenes exclusives you've come to expect from Comic Book Artist, the magazine that celebrates the comics you love most! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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Summer 1999 - 100 Pages

DC Comics: 1967-74 "The Daring & The Different"

The follow-up to our first issue, the theme for #5 is DC COMICS 1967-74: THE DARING & THE DIFFERENT, and it spotlights a new cover painting by legendary Aquaman and Teen Titans artist NICK CARDY! Inside you’ll find unpublished and rarely-seen art by, features on, and interviews with such DC greats as NICK CARDY, BERNIE WRIGHTSON, MIKE KALUTA, SAM GLANZMAN, JIM APARO, NEAL ADAMS, MARV WOLFMAN, plus ALEX TOTH on FRANK ROBBINS, DC Writer’s Purge of 1968 by MIKE W. BARR, JOHN BROOME’s final interview, and more! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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Spring 1999 - 116 Pages

Issue #4 proudly presents EMPIRE OF HORROR: THE WARREN PUBLISHING STORY, featuring a full-color BERNIE WRIGHTSON cover! Inside you'll find a new, definitive JIM WARREN INTERVIEW, where the controversial publisher reveals behind-the-scenes details of his years publishing EERIE, CREEPY, and other fan favorites! Also, there's a new, in-depth interview with BERNIE WRIGHTSON, including plenty of rare and unpublished art from his Warren days and beyond! Plus you'll find rare and unpublished art, features and interviews with such Warren greats as FRANK FRAZETTA, RICHARD CORBEN, AL WILLIAMSON, JACK DAVIS, ARCHIE GOODWIN, HARVEY KURTZMAN, ALEX NINO, and more! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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Winter 1999 - 60 Pages

Issue #3 spotlights NEAL ADAMS & THE MARVEL AGE, featuring a new, full-color Adams cover! From the Avengers to X-Men, we'll interview Neal about his work at Marvel Comics, and show his unpublished covers, published pages BEFORE they were inked, and unused pages from his never-completed X-Men Graphic Novel! Plus there's Neal's thumbnails for published pages, Tom Palmer on the Art of Inking Neal Adams, a checklist of Neal's work at Marvel, and more! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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Summer 1998 - 76 Pages

Our colossal second issue focuses on Marvel's Second Wave: 1970-77, from Conan the Barbarian to the New X-Men, featuring a conversation between "Smilin'" Stan Lee & "Rascally" Roy Thomas about Marvel in the '70s, a separate Roy Thomas Interview, interview with Bill Everett's daughter Wendy and Everett's roommate and buddy Mike Friedrich about the comics legend, interviews with Gil Kane, Barry Windsor-Smith, Jim Starlin, Steve Englehart, and Mike Ploog, and look at Steranko's Unknown Marvel work, the real origin of the New X-Men, Everett tribute cover by Gil Kane, and more! Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

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Spring 1998 - 80 Pages

Introducing Comic Book Artist magazine, devoted to the artists, writers, editors, and the books they made great. Our first issue's theme is A TRUE GOLDEN AGE: DC COMICS 1967-1974, focusing on the era of "Artist as Editor" at National. Behind a great new Neal Adams' Batman cover, the issue will feature an extensive and comprehensive look at DC Comics with interviews, art, and articles devoted to such greats as Joe Kubert, Jack Kirby, Carmine Infantino, Dick Giordano, Joe Orlando, Mike Sekowsky, Neal Adams, Alex Toth, Julius Schwartz, Steve Ditko, C.C. Beck and many more! Also included is rare art — such as Neal Adams thumbnails for a forgotten Batman story, unseen Nick Cardy pages from a controversial Teen Titans story, unpublished Alex Toth covers, and much more. Join us for what just might be the most comprehensive look at that remarkable time ever compiled. Edited by Jon B. Cooke.